Classic Croatia - Star of the Adriatic

Classic Croatia - Star of the Adriatic

Seeking out a traditional seafood restaurant in Dubrovnik's old town for a memorable meal of freshly netted fish (and perhaps a glass or two of Croatian wine). With highlights dotted along the sparkling Adriatic, Croatia offers historical discovery and seaside scenery in abundance. In this wide-ranging Croatia tour, we witness the natural beauty of the emerald Plitvice Lakes. We tour Šibenik’s incredible limestone-and-marble domed cathedral and Split's walled Roman palace. Finally, we head for the exquisite old town of Dubrovnik, with its white-stone buildings and red-tiled roofs set against the ink-blue sea.

What's Included:

• 9 nights in hotels (accommodation as specified or similar)
• 9 breakfasts and 7 dinners
• 8 excursions and visits
• Visits to Trieste (flight time permitting); Plitvice Lakes; Šibenik and its cathedral; and historic Ston
• Guided tours of Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik (including entrance to Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery and the Cathedral Treasury)
• Entrance to Diocletian’s Palace
• Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service®
• Check-in service by Titan staff with porterage
• Services of an experienced Titan tour manager
• Scheduled British Airways direct flights

Day 1 London - Venice - Opatija

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Ljubljana in Slovenia. On arrival we’ll transfer to Opatija.

Day 2: Opatija

Opatija is a fashionable holiday resort that has welcomed many famous personalities, including central European aristocracy, Puccini, Chekhov and James Joyce. Today is free to explore it yourself, Take a dip in the picturesque bays or enjoy the streets of Opatija and neighbouring Volosko, a pretty fishing village just a short walk along the 12-kilometre promenade with mountain views across the Adriatic.

Day 3: Zagreb

We make our way on a journey through dramatic mountain ranges, to the central Dalmatian town of Zadar, situated on a sheltered peninsula with a picturesque harbour. The city is decorated with Romanesque and Byzantine buildings which bear testimony to Zadar’s colourful past.

Day 4: Plitvice Lakes

We travel to one of the treasures of the Balkan Peninsula - the UNESCO-protected Plitvice Lakes National Park. We wend our way along boardwalks that criss-cross a series of 16 lakes linked by beautiful waterfalls, all surrounded by peaceful woodland that’s home to numerous birds and mammals.

Day 5: Šibenik - Solin

We continue our journey south to visit Šibenik, a town built by Croatian Kings. We enjoy a guided tour through its characteristic maze of winding streets and enter the cathedral. Built in the 15th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cathedral is an elaborate mix of styles, including a dome inspired by Brunelleschi’s in Florence. We continue to Solin arriving late afternoon.

Day 6: Split

Discover Split’s historic heart, located within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace, on a guided tour. As its name suggests, the Roman Emperor Diocletian who was born in Solin, built the Palace in the 3rd century AD, a combination of an Imperial Villa and Roman stronghold that forms one of the world’s most impressive Roman monuments. Through the centuries and under various rulers, including the Byzantines, Venetians and Austro-Hungarians, a city blossomed within the grounds of this World Heritage Site. You’re free for the rest of the afternoon.

Day 7: Ston - Cavtat

We make a stop in medieval Ston, encapsulated by impressive defensive walls, en route to our last hotel, a short distance from the centre of Dubrovnik.

Day 8: Dubrovnik

Discover Dubrovnik on a guided walking tour of the city. Visit the 15th-century Rector’s Palace and Cathedral, followed by free time to explore the pedestrianised Old Town, an aspect of the city that has earned Dubrovnik UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Day 9: Cavtat

You are at leisure today, or take an optional excursion to Kotor in Montenegro.

Day 10: Dubrovnik - UK

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.